North of Grand

Des Moines, IA

North of Grand - Des Moines, IA

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

3.5 (2 Reviews)

An affordable neighborhood minutes from Downtown Des Moines and Drake University

Wooded • Great Location • Affordable • Convenient • Walkable •

North of Grand is a suburban-like neighborhood about three miles west of Downtown Des Moines. Filled with tree-lined streets, manicured lawns, and plenty of sidewalks, North of Grand has a low cost of living and has a variety of affordable, as well as more expensive, housing options available for rent. Along Ingersoll Avenue, residents have access to a variety of shops, grocery stores, and restaurants. North of Grand is also in a great location, so residents have easy access to even more amenities. Great for students or renters who work at the institutions, Drake University is only a mile away. Residents also enjoy proximity to some of the city’s most popular green spaces including Des Moines Water Works Park, Gray's Lake, and Western Gateway Park.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in North of Grand is $713 for a studio, $976 for one bedroom, $1,352 for two bedrooms, and $3,192 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North of Grand has increased by 3.3% in the past year.

Studio
407 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$713/month

Average Rent

1 BR
670 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$976/month

Average Rent

2 BR
976 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,352/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,509 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$3,192/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Reviews of North of Grand - Des Moines, IA

Niche Reviews

3.5 2 Reviews

Niche User

8 years and 10 months ago•Niche Review

Living in central Des Moines was a great opportunity for me. It will always be home no matter where "home" ends up changing to over the years. The atmosphere is wonderful. I live close to Downtown Des Moines, where there is always something going on. Also, I live not too far from the beautiful Gray's Lake and Water Works Park which are major attractions for walking. It has beautiful landscape.

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